[Yokohama Excellence] Highest Rank in Club History! A Dramatic Comeback Victory in the Final Game of the Season at the B2 Playoffs 3rd Place Match
Yokohama Excellence faced the Shinshu Brave Warriors in Game 1 of the 'Resona Group B2 PLAYOFFS THIRDPLACE GAME 2025-26' and secured a dramatic comeback victory of 90-88. As a result, the team finished the season in 3rd place in B2, the highest rank in the club's history.
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Thank you for always supporting Yokohama Excellence.
We would like to report the results of the 'Resona Group B2 PLAYOFFS THIRDPLACE GAME 2025-26' against the Shinshu Brave Warriors.
Thank you for your passionate support during the final game of the season, which also featured a public viewing at the Yokohama Budokan!
With this result, Yokohama Excellence has finished the season in 3rd place in B2, the highest rank in club history!
This season marked our first B2 promotion since moving to Yokohama.
Thank you for your enthusiastic support until the very last game of this season, which recorded our highest rank in club history!
Resona Group B2 PLAYOFFS THIRDPLACE GAME 2025-26
Vs Shinshu Brave Warriors
Game 1: Shinshu 88 - 90 Yokohama EX (Win)
Last week, we lost after a fierce battle in the 'Resona Group B2 PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS 2025-26' against Kobe.
While our chances for the B2 championship ended, we proceeded to the 'Resona Group B2 PLAYOFFS THIRDPLACE GAME 2025-26' to aim for 3rd place, the highest rank in B2 club history, for the final game of the season.
Our opponent on this grand stage was the Shinshu Brave Warriors.
They are a formidable team that finished the 'Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2025-26 B2 League' at the top of the East Division, and we had a losing record of 1 win and 5 losses in our 6 direct matchups.
Aiming for a 3rd-place finish by defeating an opponent we struggled against during the season.
With passionate support delivered through the public viewing from the Yokohama Budokan, we grasped the rhythm early on in this short decisive battle!
'#10 Iou Nagano' created momentum for the team, recording 5 points, 1 assist, and 2 steals by the 2:18 mark of the game, giving us a promising start at 'Shinshu 2 - 11 Yokohama EX'.
However, Shinshu gradually narrowed the gap with 3-pointers, and we allowed them to take the lead at 'Shinshu 18 - 17 Yokohama EX' with 59 seconds left in the 1st quarter.
After taking the lead back through points from '#8 Tatsuya Nishiyama', who was playing against his former team, the 1st quarter ended at 'Shinshu 20 - 19 Yokohama EX'.
Entering the 2nd quarter, it remained a close game with both teams hitting 3-pointers, but we faced a double-digit deficit due to a 3-minute scoreless stretch.
From there, points from '#10 Iou Nagano', '#21 Elijah Williams', and '#1 Trey Boyd III' helped us close the gap to just 1 point at 'Shinshu 41 - 40 Yokohama EX' with 2:29 remaining. However, we struggled against Shinshu's defense afterward, ending the first half at 'Shinshu 51 - 40 Yokohama EX'.
In the second half, our rookies showed their presence!
'#10 Iou Nagano' scored a game-high 9 points in the 3rd quarter, while '#18 Coulibaly Serigne Mourthada' contributed with 5 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist! '#11 Minaho Kinoshita' also hit a 3-pointer from a fast break late in the 3rd quarter, bringing the score to a single-digit deficit at 'Shinshu 71 - 62 Yokohama EX' by the end of the quarter.
In the final 4th quarter, '#1 Trey Boyd III' showcased his presence.
He accumulated points through 3-pointers and and-ones, gradually narrowing the gap to just 2 points at 'Shinshu 81 - 79 Yokohama EX' with 3:17 remaining!
After surviving the subsequent defense, '#93 Junki Uera' hit a 3-pointer with 2:41 left, successfully taking the lead at 'Shinshu 81 - 82 Yokohama EX'!
As both teams exchanged points, with the score at 'Shinshu 88 - 85 Yokohama EX' and 15 seconds remaining, '#21 Elijah Williams' hit two free throws to bring us within 1 point at 'Shinshu 88 - 87 Yokohama EX'. On the following offense, '#1 Trey Boyd III' hit a 3-pointer with just 4 seconds left to successfully retake the lead!!
Including this shot, '#1 Trey Boyd III' scored a massive 22 points in the 4th quarter alone!
We then held off their final attack to end the game!
We secured a huge first win in this best-of-three tournament series against a powerhouse team we had a 1-5 record against!
Post-Match Comments
#1 Trey Boyd III
Today's game was a great match symbolizing the 'Resona Group B2 PLAYOFFS 2025-26'.
Shinshu is a good team with many commendable aspects.
Amidst that, we were able to execute our game plan.
We would like to report the results of the 'Resona Group B2 PLAYOFFS THIRDPLACE GAME 2025-26' against the Shinshu Brave Warriors.
Thank you for your passionate support during the final game of the season, which also featured a public viewing at the Yokohama Budokan!
With this result, Yokohama Excellence has finished the season in 3rd place in B2, the highest rank in club history!
This season marked our first B2 promotion since moving to Yokohama.
Thank you for your enthusiastic support until the very last game of this season, which recorded our highest rank in club history!
Resona Group B2 PLAYOFFS THIRDPLACE GAME 2025-26
Vs Shinshu Brave Warriors
Game 1: Shinshu 88 - 90 Yokohama EX (Win)
Last week, we lost after a fierce battle in the 'Resona Group B2 PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS 2025-26' against Kobe.
While our chances for the B2 championship ended, we proceeded to the 'Resona Group B2 PLAYOFFS THIRDPLACE GAME 2025-26' to aim for 3rd place, the highest rank in B2 club history, for the final game of the season.
Our opponent on this grand stage was the Shinshu Brave Warriors.
They are a formidable team that finished the 'Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2025-26 B2 League' at the top of the East Division, and we had a losing record of 1 win and 5 losses in our 6 direct matchups.
Aiming for a 3rd-place finish by defeating an opponent we struggled against during the season.
With passionate support delivered through the public viewing from the Yokohama Budokan, we grasped the rhythm early on in this short decisive battle!
'#10 Iou Nagano' created momentum for the team, recording 5 points, 1 assist, and 2 steals by the 2:18 mark of the game, giving us a promising start at 'Shinshu 2 - 11 Yokohama EX'.
However, Shinshu gradually narrowed the gap with 3-pointers, and we allowed them to take the lead at 'Shinshu 18 - 17 Yokohama EX' with 59 seconds left in the 1st quarter.
After taking the lead back through points from '#8 Tatsuya Nishiyama', who was playing against his former team, the 1st quarter ended at 'Shinshu 20 - 19 Yokohama EX'.
Entering the 2nd quarter, it remained a close game with both teams hitting 3-pointers, but we faced a double-digit deficit due to a 3-minute scoreless stretch.
From there, points from '#10 Iou Nagano', '#21 Elijah Williams', and '#1 Trey Boyd III' helped us close the gap to just 1 point at 'Shinshu 41 - 40 Yokohama EX' with 2:29 remaining. However, we struggled against Shinshu's defense afterward, ending the first half at 'Shinshu 51 - 40 Yokohama EX'.
In the second half, our rookies showed their presence!
'#10 Iou Nagano' scored a game-high 9 points in the 3rd quarter, while '#18 Coulibaly Serigne Mourthada' contributed with 5 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist! '#11 Minaho Kinoshita' also hit a 3-pointer from a fast break late in the 3rd quarter, bringing the score to a single-digit deficit at 'Shinshu 71 - 62 Yokohama EX' by the end of the quarter.
In the final 4th quarter, '#1 Trey Boyd III' showcased his presence.
He accumulated points through 3-pointers and and-ones, gradually narrowing the gap to just 2 points at 'Shinshu 81 - 79 Yokohama EX' with 3:17 remaining!
After surviving the subsequent defense, '#93 Junki Uera' hit a 3-pointer with 2:41 left, successfully taking the lead at 'Shinshu 81 - 82 Yokohama EX'!
As both teams exchanged points, with the score at 'Shinshu 88 - 85 Yokohama EX' and 15 seconds remaining, '#21 Elijah Williams' hit two free throws to bring us within 1 point at 'Shinshu 88 - 87 Yokohama EX'. On the following offense, '#1 Trey Boyd III' hit a 3-pointer with just 4 seconds left to successfully retake the lead!!
Including this shot, '#1 Trey Boyd III' scored a massive 22 points in the 4th quarter alone!
We then held off their final attack to end the game!
We secured a huge first win in this best-of-three tournament series against a powerhouse team we had a 1-5 record against!
Post-Match Comments
#1 Trey Boyd III
Today's game was a great match symbolizing the 'Resona Group B2 PLAYOFFS 2025-26'.
Shinshu is a good team with many commendable aspects.
Amidst that, we were able to execute our game plan.
FAQ
What was Yokohama Excellence's final result this season?
They won the B2 playoff 3rd place match against Shinshu Brave Warriors, finishing in 3rd place, the highest in club history.
Who was the key player in Game 1?
Trey Boyd III. He scored 22 points in the 4th quarter alone, hitting a game-winning 3-pointer with 4 seconds left.
Where was the public viewing held?
It was held at the Yokohama Budokan.